The Gene of AI

The Gene of AI is a dark, drama-driven sci-fi workplace TV anime adapted from the manga by Yamada Kyūka. Produced by the acclaimed studio MADHOUSE, with direction by Yūzō Satō and series composition by Ryūnosuke Kintsuki, the series brings a compelling and atmospheric vision to life. Centering on Hikaru Sudou, Risa Higuchi, and Kaoru, this title stands as a striking entry in the genre of serious, thought-provoking science fiction animation.

Set in a near-future world, The Gene of AI introduces a society where humanoids — highly sentient robotic beings — have become an established part of everyday human life. Despite their advanced capabilities, these beings are not immune to suffering; they experience their own distinct illnesses that require specialized care. Dr. Hikaru Sudou has dedicated himself to treating humanoid patients, and his commitment runs so deep that he is willing to operate outside the boundaries of the law when necessary. This leads him to quietly maintain a double life beneath his respectable medical career. As humans and humanoids continue to coexist, unprecedented and mysterious ailments begin to surface, forcing those around them to confront increasingly difficult ethical questions about the nature of life and what it truly means to heal.